Marburger Or Bust

So while most of you are snoozing tomorrow am, Mr. Sweet Pea and I will begin the long journey from Florida to Texas where we will set up for our second show at Marburger Farms. This is but one of the shows during Round Top Week and it should be interesting. What with the economy in the tank, gas shortages, and the active hurricane season we are a bit nervous about the trip. But like all true antiquers and junkers, it'll take more than that to hold us back. We can't wait to get there and see all our buds--Theresa Cano of Garden Antiques Vintage, Craig and Teresa (Cooter Brown) Smith of Time Worn Interiors, and Peg and John from French Vanilla. Oh and I can't forget Lauri and Lulu of Chippy's! We''ll also be attending some great parties like Leftover's where Mary Emmerling will be signing her new book, and the Junk Gypsy Prom and the book signing for Magnolia Pearl's new book. Sound like fun? Stay tuned for lots of pics when I return! Until then, keep junkin'!

Blessings,
Shelley

What I Love~~Part Six

It's been a while since the last chapter in this series, so without further delay I present another of my personal collections~~antique and vintage wire. Sorry but these treasures are not for sale at this time, but serve as inspiration for you to start a collection of your own.


Delicate wire egg basket that can fold flat.


Old wire locker basket full of string.

Another wire locker basket.

Old white wire and wood birdcage.

Old wire miner's canary cage.

Old metal egg basket and fab wavy wire tall basket.

Victorian era wire gutter guard to keep downspouts clear of debris.

Fab old wire pedestal basket.

Old wavy wire market basket.

Thank You Ladies!

A quick thanks to everyone who came to the second Sweet Pea Home Sale on Saturday! It's wonderful to have a loyal group of friends who continue to support me and my passion. I will be holding a "winter" (what a joke in FL!) sale near the end of October so please keep your eyes open for the date.

AND WOOHOO it's almost time to go back to Texas!!!!!! Mr. Sweet Pea and I had a blast in the spring and met so many new and dear friends! Can't wait to see them! We have moved from H7 to H14 so if you are coming to the Marburger Farms show please be sure to stop by and say "Howdy"! That's Texas talk!

Hugs,

Shelley

McKinney's tough smoking ordinance takes effect today 12:37 PM CT

The law, passed one year ago by the McKinney City Council, prohibits smoking in most public places, including restaurants, enclosed workplaces, retail stores, stadiums, public transportation and apartment building common areas. It also limits the number of smoking rooms in hotels and motels.

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Teresa Sandwich

I received an award from not one, but two of my favorite pals and bloggers and they both happen to be named Teresa. Kinda like a Teresa sandwich huh?



So now I will name 7 of my favorite blogs and like Teresa from Garden Antiques Vintage I would nominate all my favs if I could.

1. Garden Antiques Vintage

2. Timeworn Interiors

3. PresentPast Collection

4. Prairie Home

5. Raised In Cotton

6. Urban Farmhouse

7. Barn House